Swing.



PATENTED JUNE 2,1908.

A. P.. BOYYER.

SWING. APPLICATION I'ILED MAY 21, 1906.

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ALLEN PHILIP BOYER, OF GOSHEN, INDIANA.

SWING.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 2, 1908.

Application filed. May 21, 1906. Serial No. 317,955.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, ALLEN PHILIP BOYER, a citizen of the United States,residing at Goshen, in the county of Elkhart and State of Indiana, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Swings, of which thefollowing is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in swings.

It relates particularly to improvements in swings which in use move backand forth without being suspended, such as are illustrated and describedin United States Letters Patent No. 769,298, issued to me on the 6th dayof September, 1904.

The objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved swingof the class described, which is very easy to operate and has a smoothand even motion. Second, to provide an improved swing of the classdescribed, which is very simple and economical in structure, and onewhich is durable in use and not likely to get out of repair.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, willdefinitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and meansdescribed the following specification. I

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawings forming a part of thisspecification, in which Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improvedswing. Fig. 2 is an end elevation thereof. Fig. 3 is a detail sideelevation showing the swing at one end of its movement. Fig. 4 is adetail showing the arrangement of the connecting straps for the footrest and carrying wheels therefor.

In the drawings similar letters of reference refer to similar partsthroughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, A is a platform or base on which are standardsA having bearings a thereon for the axles B. On the axles B are carryingwheels B, the same being arranged in pairs. The seat carrying frame iscarried by these wheels, the frame being provided with tracks D arrangedthereon. The seat carrying frame preferably consists of side rails 0having standards or uprights C thereon by which the seats C are carried.Suitable backs, as C, are provided for the seats, the same beingpreferably adjustably supported, as is illustrated.

The foot rest E is arranged between the side rails of the seat carryingframe and is carried by the rollers or wheels B which are secured uponthe axles B. The foot rest E is connected to the carrying wheels B bymeans of straps e which are arranged in pairs and secured to the wheelsB, the same being passed around the wheels in opposite directions. Bythis arrangement the movement of the foot rest in either direction isimparted to the axle and from it through the carrying wheels B to theseat carrying frame, causing the same to reciprocate back and forth.

The tracks D are preferably curved so that the tendency of the seatcarrying frame is to return to its center or initial position, and theload assists in so doing.

The straps e, in addition to driving the axles B, serve as stops tolimit the movement of the parts. The tracks D are preferably providedwith flanges D on the inside for guiding the seat carrying frame on thecarry- I ing wheels.

By arranging the parts as I have illus trated and described, I secure aswing which is very simple in construction and economical to produce,and one which is at the same time durable and not likely to get out ofrepair. The same may be driven readily by the user exerting pressure onthe foot rest. The power required to operate the same is comparativelyslight and the movement is uniform and agreeable.

I have illustrated and described my improved swing in the form preferredby me on account of structural simplicity and economy; I am aware,however, that it is capable of considerable variation in structuraldetails Without'departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

'1. The combination of a suitable base; a seat carrying frame; shafts oraxles; carrying wheels for said seat carrying frame, secured to saidaxles; downwardly curved tracks or ways on said seat carrying frame,arranged on said carrying wheels; a foot rest; wheels or rollers bywhich said foot rest is carried, secured on said shafts or axles; andstraps arranged in pairs connected to said foot rest and to saidcarrying wheels therefor, said straps being passed around said Wheelsfrom opposite directions, for the purpose specified.

2. The combination of a suitable base; a seat carrying frame; shafts oraxles; carrying wheels for said seat carrying frame secured to saidaxles; tracks or ways on said seat carrying frame, arranged on saidcarrying wheels; a foot rest; wheels or rollers by Which-said foot restis carried, secured on said shafts or axles; and straps arranged inpairs connected to said foot rest and to said carrying wheels therefor,said straps being passed around saidwheels from opposite directions, forthe purpose specified.

3. The combination of a suitable base; a seat carrying frame; shafts oraxles; stationary bearings for said axles carrying wheels for said seatcarrying frame secured to said axles; a foot rest; wheels or rollers bywhich said foot rest is carried, secured on said shafts or axles; andstraps arranged in pairs connected to said foot rest and to saidcarrying wheels therefor, said straps being passed around said wheelsfrom opposite directions, for the purpose specified.

4. The combination of a suitable base; a

seat carrying frame; shafts or axles; stationary bearings for saidaxles; carrying wheels for said seat carrying frame secured to saidaxles; downwardly curved tracks or Ways on said seat carrying frame,arranged on said carrying wheels; a foot rest; wheels or rollers bywhich said foot rest is carried, secured on said shafts or axles; anddriving connections for said foot rest to said axles,

' for the purpose specified.

5. The combination of a suitable base; a seat carrying frame; shafts oraxles; carrying Wheels for said seat carrying frame secured to saidaxles; tracks or ways on said seat carrying frame, arranged on saidcarrying Wheels; a foot rest; wheels or rollers by which said foot restis carried, secured on said shafts or axles; and driving connections forsaid foot rest to said axles, for the purpose specified.

6. The combination of a suitable base; a seat carrying frame; shafts oraxles; stationary bearings for said axles; carrying wheels for said seatcarrying frame secured to said axles; a foot rest; wheels or rollers bywhich said foot rest is carried, secured on said shafts or axles; anddriving connections for said foot rest to said axles, for the purposespecified.

7. The combination of a suitable base; a seat carrying frame; shafts oraxles; carrying wheels for said seat carrying frame secured to saidaxles; downwardly curved tracks or ways on said seat carrying frame,arranged on said carrying wheels; a foot rest; and wheels or rollers bywhich said foot rest is carried, secured on said shafts or axles, forthe purpose specified.

8. The combination of a suitable base; a seat carrying frame; shafts oraxles; stationary bearings for said axles; carrying wheels for said seatcarrying frame secured to said axles; a foot rest; and wheels or rollersby which said foot rest is carried, secured to said shafts or axles, forthe purpose specified.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presenceof two witnesses.

ALLEN PHILIP BOYER. [a s] Witnesses:

E. E. MUMMERT, GEO. M. RICHARDSON.

